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The Internet of Things (IoT) is an increasingly big deal in our everyday lives. With so much technology involved in the field, it’s easy to see why teaching students about IoT and how to work with it can be a great opportunity to teach a variety of STEM concepts. But, how do we go about teaching such a vast topic? … Read More

From battle bots to local competitions, robotics competitions are increasing in popularity. Why? For one, they are a great way to get students involved with core STEM areas like electronics & programming. Students respond to hands-on learning and with the increased emphasis on STEM education, these competitions are a perfect solution. They are a win-win for students, parents, and teachers. … Read More

For nearly fifty years, schools around the world have been using fischertechnik for teaching technology and how things work. fischertechnik offers an innovative construction system built around a unique building block that allows attachment on all six sides. In fact, they happen to be a pioneer in letting students build and program their own robot models. The fischertechnik Education line offers sets designed to explain STEM-related … Read More

An emerging sector in manufacturing and engineering technology is mobile robotics. A mobile robot is defined as an automatic machine that is capable of locomotion. Not fixed to one location, these robots move around their environments. By comparison, industrial robots are mostly stationary. As you can imagine there are many applications for mobile robotics. Industries such as medicine, manufacturing, agriculture, … Read More

fischertechnik Education offers a progression of tools to help teach STEM education concepts. Beginning in elementary school, fischertechnik provides curriculum-based programs for 2nd Grade and up. Advancing to Middle and High School, topic-focused, activity-based STEM sets are available including standards-based curriculum offerings. Pre-assembled simulation models are available for higher education, vocational and technical programs. This article will focus on the Mechanics … Read More

Studica and fischertechnik are looking forward to ISTE 2017. The ISTE conference is distinguished globally as one of the most complete, educational technology symposiums in the world. Over 18,000 attendees will make the journey to San Antonio, Texas to exchange ideas, network, engage in hands-on learning, and brainstorm new ideas for transforming learning and teaching. This year, world-class keynotes include the … Read More

The innovative and flexible fischertechnik construction system is esteemed by builders and enthusiasts of all ages, across the globe. There are fischertechnik sets available for all levels of expertise, from starter sets for young children to industrial simulation models. fischertechnik also develops many products to help its users pursue robotics. In fact, fischertechnik was the very first construction set to incorporate robotics and programming within … Read More

As a provider of technology solutions for education, Studica is a big fan of fischertechnik and fischertechnik Education. Primarily, we focus on robotics and popular educational toys such as the Mechanic and Static 2 construction set or the Pneumatic Power kit. We also feature their complete STEM education solutions with curriculum for elementary students. More advanced project-based learning programs, STEM PREP … Read More

National Robotics Week has begun! This is an exciting week for makers, programmers, coders, robot enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about building robots. Initiated in 2010, this annual event promotes the importance of “robo technology”. A week-long series of events and activities are scheduled to increase awareness of the importance of STEM skill sets. Last year, there were … Read More

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference is almost here! The 2017 national conference will be held from March 30th to April 2nd in Los Angeles, California. This event is an opportunity to focus on the latest content, research, and teaching strategies for science and science education. Science professionals and educators from all over the United States come together to share … Read More